The Virginia Gazette

12/04/2025

Williamsburg-James City County, York County and New Kent County schools will be closed Friday because of the impending winter weather.

Expected snow, along with possible icy road conditions, led some school systems to make the decision to close.

12/04/2025

Several proposals recommended by the planning commission on Tuesday include a 1,006-home development near Eastern State Hospital and a new 60,000-square foot complex for the county's General Services department. (Link in comments.)

12/03/2025

Want to try out model trains? A train show will be held at the James City County Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. And on Saturday, catch a visit from Santa Claus! (Link in comments.)

12/03/2025

With Christmas just weeks away, Williamsburg-area nonprofits are gathering food, toys and more to help those in need during the holidays. Here are a few places to consider helping this holiday season.

Here are some nonprofits that people can give back to during the holidays.

12/03/2025

A former mayor and school board member who has spent her retirement involved in the community has been named the recipient of this year’s Williamsburg Mace Bearer’s Award.

The city’s first female mayor will be honored during the One Williamsburg Holiday Reception next week.

12/02/2025

Restaurants, bars and event venues throughout the state can feature both the New Kent Winery's award-winning wines and Talleysville Brewing's handcrafted beers on their menus and in their taps. (Link in comments.)

12/01/2025

Grand Illumination will take place on Dec. 6, 13 and 20 in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area at 7 p.m. at the Capitol and the Governor’s Palace.

This year’s fireworks extravaganza will take place on three Saturdays in Colonial Williamsburg: Dec. 6, 13 and 20.

11/29/2025

A survey revealed that Virginia ranked No. 1 in the nation in French fry consumption, beating out top spud producer Idaho. The results showed that Virginians eat about 21 pounds of fries each year. (Link in comments.)

11/29/2025

Rabbi Gershon Litt was recently honored for his work in Jewish and Israel education with the 2025 Jeffrey R. Solomon Prize, which recognizes Jewish professionals who make a “profound and lasting impact on young adults.”

Rabbi Gershon Litt was recently honored for his work in Jewish and Israel education.

11/28/2025

After Black Friday is over, shoppers across the Historic Triangle are encouraged to take part in Small Business Saturday, an annual day dedicated to supporting local, small businesses.

Colonial Williamsburg will also host its annual Merchant Square Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

11/28/2025

Williamsburg ranks in the Top 10 of “Amazing Places to Visit in December,” according to a travel website.

The Historic Triangle, which includes Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, was also recently named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards.

11/26/2025

A judge on Wednesday declined to issue an emergency injunction that would halt planning and construction of a new James City County government building.

The case aimed to stop further development plans for the county’s proposed government center and library addition.